Uc 65 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Uc 65 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.327 N,0 28.707 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.505450
  • Longitude: 0.478450
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UC 65 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag DE
Length 52.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 15
Tonnage 511
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0060.0,,000.3,045
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source diver
Surveying Details SUNK IN 502800N, 001700E, APPROX. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE, 1914-18). SUNK IN 503100N, 002700E, APPROX. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE, 1815-1945). HH100/351/05 3.9.93 WK OF SUBMARINE, POSSIBLY UC 65, DIVED ON IN 503023.5N, 002848.5E [WGD] USING GPS. VERY CLOSE TO CHARTED WK. LAMP BRACKET RECOVERED HAS GERMAN WRITING ON IT. IT IS BROKEN IN TWO PARTS WITH TWO TRAWL BEAMS LYING E OF IT. (LTR DTD 12.5.92). NCA. COVERED BY CHARTED WK [20342] NEARBY. 23.11.99 INS AS NDW. BR STD. 17.4.14 EXAM'D 28.11.13 IN 5030.327N, 0028.707E [WGD]. CONSIDERED TO BE SAME ITEM AS [20342]. (GARLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1442). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY BRITISH SUBMARINE C 15.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the UC 65 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UC 65 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.327 N,0 28.707 E.

How deep is the UC 65 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UC 65 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.327 N,0 28.707 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UC 65 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UC 65 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the UC 65 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UC 65 (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UC 65 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UC 65 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the UC 65 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UC 65 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the UC 65 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 65 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the UC 65 (POSSIBLY)?

The UC 65 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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